In that era of change, in the midst of wars, military conflicts continued to shape the context of history. In the summer of 1949, the wind and rain in North and Northwest China seemed to herald a decisive battle to come. It was a far-reaching battle that not only rewrote the military map of the Northwest, but was also firmly engraved in the hearts of everyone involved. This is the fierce battle that later generations called the Battle of Fumei, and its echo still rings in the sky over Weiyuan.
As the pace of summer faded away, 330,000 PLA soldiers from North China and Northwest China gathered on the land of Guanzhong to form a force that terrified the enemy. What they are facing - the Huma group, which has only 200,000 people, although they are not numerous, but they still stick to this land that has suffered many vicissitudes. On the other hand, however, with the firm support of the local party and government and the great help of the broad masses of the people, the officers and men of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) have raised their voices and are ready to launch a sudden decisive battle to completely destroy the opponent's military strength.
In order to ensure that the main force of the enemy led by Hu Zongnan was divided and annihilated in one blow, the corps of our army received a clear combat mission and began to make meticulous preparations. It was like a precision-throbbing war machine, each cog nervously and cautiously preparing for an impending attack.
Everything became clear at the Xianyang meeting on July 6. The commanders-in-chief sat around and discussed how to destroy the Hu Zongnan clique at the lowest cost. After many discussions and deliberations, the plan was finally formed.
On July 11, when the dawn had just begun to shine on the earth, the drums of war were already beating nervously. The Fourth Army launched a fierce attack like a tiger descending from the mountain, and they occupied the town of Luoju with astonishing speed, and quickly joined up with the 1st Corps, forming an encirclement of the enemy.
With the passage of time, the victory of the Battle of Fumei was unstoppable like the sunrise in the east. Our army defended justice with overwhelming superiority, annihilating four enemy armies totaling 44,000 and 60 men. This is not only a military victory, but also a victory of strategic thinking.
The significance of the victory in this battle lies not only in the comparison of numbers on the battlefield, but also in the victory of Mao Zedong's military thought, and under the wise command of Comrade Peng Dehuai, he firmly implemented the precise strategic policy, concentrated superior forces, broke through each one, and carried out the war of annihilation in depth. Such a victory is not only a military victory, but also a spiritual encouragement.
The victory in the Battle of Fumei laid a solid foundation for liberating the entire northwest and supporting the southwest battlefield, and created an extremely favorable strategic environment. After the war, the northwest was like experiencing a baptism and radiated new vitality and vitality.
After the battle, the two generals who participated in the command, Hou Xingyan and Zhang Wenzhou, wrote the memoir "The Fierce Battle of Weiyuan and the Northwest of Weizhen". With profound insights and delicate brushstrokes, they recorded those days filled with gunpowder and the heroic deeds of every soldier. This book is not only a true record of the war situation at that time, but also a respect and remembrance of history.
The special issue of the Battle of Fumei not only commemorates the glory of those years, but also enlightens us in future generations that behind any victory there are countless hardships and sacrifices. The lives lost in the flames of war show us the value of peace. Every time we look back on history, we need to face the challenges of the future with a more rational and peaceful attitude, in order to seek harmonious coexistence under a broader sky.
In this special issue, we not only praise the bravery of the past, but also remind everyone to cherish the peace of the present. In the long river of history, the smoke of the Battle of Fumei has long since dissipated, but the spirit of those heroes who fought for their beliefs will always remain in our hearts. Let us remember history, cherish peace, and build a harmonious future together.